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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the The Anchor: 1990-1999 at Hope College Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Anchor: 1999 by an authorized administrator of Hope College Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. M\/1 V? ' * December 1999 Stm- o- * the Potty Break •H Hope College • Holland, Michigan • A student-run nonprofit publication • Serving the Hope College Community for II 3 years "Religious', to be defined at meeting • Debate over meaning inaclive for a number of years and of "religious " has was only reinslaled a few years ago by Provost Jack Nyenhuis. committee on hold "There wasn'l ihe passing along of the mission of ihe Commillee and CARRIE ARNOLD ihe function of whal ihe Commil- campusbeat editor lee was," Boersma said. "Once we The Religious Life Committee gel clarificalion, then ihe Commil- hasn'l met for ihe pasl two monlhs lee knows how lo function." due lo a disagreement surrounding Official debale regarding ihe ihe definition of "religious." definition began last year, but was Some members of ihe commil- tabled indefinitely by the Adminis- lee, led by Chaplain Paul Boersma, trative Affairs Board. It continued inlerpret religious lo include only into this fall where it was taken up ihe Christian failh. by the Religious Life Committee. Others, led by English professor 4'I refused lo carry on any mem- Peler Schakel, believe lhal "reli- bership meetings unlil this issue had gious" should be inierpreled iq a been resolved," said Geoffrey /\nc/7or photo courtesy Public Relations broader sense and include Ihose Reynolds, head of the Religious STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT: Organist David Schout (y00) accompa- faiths outside ihe Christian tradi- Life Committee. nies Hope's choirs duing the annual Christmas Vespers performances on Saturday, Dec. 4 tions. The definilion of "religious" will and Sunday, Dec. 5. Hope's musical groups assembled for four performances which attracted "We had lots of people come in be voted on by the Administrative over 4000 people in the audience. It was recordea\by PBS stations and will air across the and lalk lo us," said Paul Bush, Affairs Board at their next meeting nation throughout the Christmas season. Sludenl Congress representalive lo on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Presentations ihe Committee. "We couldn't final- by both Schakel and Boersma were ize ihe wording." made at their last meeting on Tues- Kosovars find refuge in healing The disagreement began because day, Nov. 9. ihe Religious Life Committee was more DEFINITION on 2 sis Specialist from ihe Critical In- Albania, but she \youId work lo- JULIE GREEN cideni Stress gelher wilh social campusbeat editor Foundalion. workers and phy- Recycling to The crisis in Kosovo has louchcd "What I saw in Tl sicians in olher many hearts, and some people have Albania was iholti L, NUK JE languages lo pro- iravelled thousands of miles lo con- counlry in crisis VETEM vide ihem wilh Ihe begin this spring ned ihemselves to many people offered sheller, needed informa- across ihe world. homes, and refuge lion. • £7G sponsors pilot spring, although EIG hopes to inte- Karen Cox. a Hope GLCA Inde- lo aboul 300,000 "One of ihe real grate the rest of the campus into the pendenl Scholar iravelled from people running rewards is lhal I program for the South program as soon as they are able. Holland lo Albania, a country lhal away from massa- was able lo meet Side of campus "On this campus, our group no- look in many Kosovo refugees, lo cres in Kosovo," these goals by ticed there was recycling in (resi- help wilh ihe irauma. Cox said. working wilh Al- CARRIE ARNOLD dence halls), but it was just piling The goal lhal I have is to offer Cox gave train- banian profession- cam pus beat editor up," said Kris McMillen ('02), a somelhing new lo people who are ing and supporl lo als so Ihey could member of EIG. "We're not sure if Courtesy Institute for Trauma in lerriTying slfualions," Cox said. local Albanian have materials and The Environmental Issues Group it's being recycled. It's up to whom- and Loss in Children "People who have been iraumalized physicians and so- information thai (EIG) plans lo reduce, reuse, and ever wants to do it. Whatever is in have often losl hope for ihe future cial workers on how lo deal wilh give ihem some hope for ihe fu- recycle on Hope's campus next place now, it's not working." and ihey oflen feel ihey are very ihe crises. She also helped ihem ture," Cox said. spring.as part of a pilot recycling Some students have been inde- much alone in ihe world." wilh iheir own irauma reactions Cox also worked wilh Ihe chil- program. pendently taking their hall's Cox is a Crisis Specialist who ihey may have had due lo working dren of Kosovo. Although the group had at- recyclables lo the dirt lot between I rains professionals in other coun- with ihe refugees. "Children who have been tempted to do a program similar lo 12th and 13th Streets and Lincoln iries lo work in crisis silualions. "I do shorl-lerm inlervening," she through a lerrifying silualion feel this in the pasl, this will be the first and Columbia Avenues, but some She worked in Allegan Counly dur- said. "I might see a refugee only lhal ihey are alone in ihe world and time Hope will have an official pro- of the janitorial staff on the South ing ihe 1990s, and in 1996 gained once in my life." lhal ihey are different ihen other gram. Only the dorms on the South side of campus have found them inlernalional cerlificalion as a Cri- She usually spoke in English in more REFUGEES on 2 side of campus will participate this more RECYCLING on 2 Students complain to Congress about meals has received several letters since are actually getting free meals. the plans get smaller, there's a higher "We would like lo move to some- CARRIE ARNOLD "Students think they're paying likelihood that students will eat all lhing where we could eat as many cam pus beat editor the beginning of the year, via e- mail and their webpage. for 21 meals, and if they don't get of their meals. meals as we wanted and then gel Blue irays, table lenls, the cereal "Most were concerned that they 21, they think they're losing There have also been requests to the bill at the end," Scogin said. "If dispenser, and the scramble system boughl 21 meals per week and only money," said Bob VanHeukolem, institute a five meal per week plan. we pursue it enough and effectively are all part of the typical Phelps ate 15," said Malt Scogin ('02), director of Dining Services. "The "We have that, but students don't communicate to administration, meal. Student Congress Vice-President. meal plan lakes that into consider- know about it," VanHeukolem said. then we can effectively change Recently, some students have "Most would also like us to go lo a ation that students don't eat all of Hope currently offers a commuter things." been writing Student Congress in debit system." their meals." card wilh 10 meals on it for $55. The Scogin sees this as an opportu- order lo improve their experience Dining Services director Bob VanHeukolem said that's why cards can be used at any meal and nity to get Congress more involved in Phelps by gelling lower prices VanHeukolem said that when stu- there's only a small difference in the purchased in the Dining Services with the student body. and a heller menu. So far. Congress dents purchase a meal plan, they prices for the meal plans, since as office in Phelps. more MEALS on 2
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Play discusses issues Students go all out in The many ways Swimmer Boss ('02) surrounding conflicts in decorating their students will celebrate qualifies for Olympic trials Northern Ireland rooms for the holidays the new millennium in 200 m breaststroke [email protected] Intermission, Spotlight, New Year's, Sports, (616) 395-7877 page 3. page 6. page 7. page I I. Campus Beat the Anchor December 8, I 999 campus brief Bultman begins series
and competitive skills as essential speakers next semester. Canfield WTHS holds band battle as fundraiser JULIE GREEN to a Hope alumnus. hopes to change the format a little. WTHS will host ils first "Balilc WTHS Executive Committee campusbeat editor "You will learn these better in "At the next one we will prob- ofihc Bands" on Saturday, Dcc. 11 members narrowed participants The first speaker of the Student yourco-curricular activities than in ably have a panel, with more stu- ai 8 p.m. in Phelps Calclcria. from about a dozen bands that au- Congress Discussion Series was the classroom," Bultman said. dent interaction." Canfield said. Admission is one non-perishable ditioned. close to home, as President James Bultman continued to his third While Congress is looking for the food item, which will be donated The winning band will receive Bultman opened the series with a point, which was Christianity and next speaker for the Discussion Se- lo a local food pantry. airlime on WTHS, and will have discussion on the direction of Hope. faith. He wants Hope to build a ries, they will be finalizing which Bands participating are: Jennie their music recorded in a studio. During the Dec. 1 event, Bultman stronger Christian foundation. speaker lo host for their Speaker Alexander COI). Marcel Amelia. Each band will play about a 30 discussed five visions he has for the His last two points were happi- Series. While Vinyl. The John Reed Band. minute set, and winners will be de- Hope alumnus. ness and health. Last year. Hope hosted Robert F. Adopi-A-Siar and Cosmetic. termined from a panel of Judges. "The gist of the speech was what This discussion series was cre- Kennedy, Jr. who spoke on environ- he wanted us to got out of our four ated to promote dialogue on issues mental issues. years here," said Student Congress lhat have been affecting Hope. This year some of the candidates Bible groups do President Louis Canfield. "The series is mainly about Hope they are looking at are Sharon "It was a good way lo kick off and for students to know more Wood, the first North American the series." about the college," Canfield said. woman to climb Ml. Everest; Mia volunteer work Bultman's first point was About 30 people attended the Hamm. or another member from the education."You will have earned an event. The attendance was low due women's soccer team; or Alan Page, projects. KATE VAN KRIMPEM education, not have been given a di- to several conflicts, Canfield said. an African-American justice on ihe One of the Phelps Bible study ad representative ploma," he said. "It would have been nice to have Minnesota Supreme Court. groups volunteered at the Holland Part of this education includes ex- more people there," he said. "We Congress hopes to have it limited It is better to give than to receive. Rescue Mission. tracurricular activities, his second hope to build on it next semester." down to two candidates before the This familiar phrase describes the "Half of the girls served dinner point. Bultman stressed cooperation Congress plans to host three more end of the semester. hearts and attitudes of several cam- to the men's section, and half of us pus Bible study groups who have served lo the women and children," SLINK- said leader Elizabeth Husa ('02). made an effort to volunteer in the ING "Then we cleaned everything up community. ALONG: Several Bible study groups par- afterward." CASA member ticipated in the Operation Christmas The same group has also planned Annie Ervin (y02) Child project. an ouiing lo the Holland Health helps some "Our Bible study worked to- Clinic lo sing Christmas carols. children learn gether to do two Operation Christ- "We need to realize that Christ- about snakes as mas Child boxes." said group leader mas is more than just a time for part of a special Asm mjB , Li/ Fothcrgill ( 02). "Next semes- exams." Husa said. "Volunteer biology program. ter we hope to volunteer at the Hos- projects allow people to expand CASA is currently pitality House." their realm. Ii makes us realize that •• PjA 'k JE. signing up mem- "1 find ii very humbling to vol- there's more to Holland than Hope bers for next unteer.'' Fothcrgill said. "Everyone College." semester. can work together for a purpose Besides the booklet provided by other than in a Bible study selling. the Chaplain staff, the Center for The only challenge is trying to find Volunteer Services is another re- a lime when everyone is able to source for students or Bible study participate." groups interested in volunteer work. Photo ourtesy A Van Vleck Bible sludy spenl "We're called by God to serve The Milestone iwo hours working at the Hospital- others," said Bible study leader ity House. "We cleaned up the Ryan Coghill ('01). REFUGEES from I rooms, vacuumed and dusted. We His Durfee Bible study group also organized kids' games in the volunteered at Project Pride, which children." Cox said. "That meant taking out about half "1 was sent to Albania from a basement and soiled clothes." said is an annual Holland event held in One of the projects she worked of it," Cox said. group of international relief orga- leader Amy Woolard ('02). October. Project Pride is a com- on was a children's book called The books were distributed in nizations," Cox said. "Il's so rewarding to volunteer. bined effort thai allows the commu- "You Are Not Alone" by the Insti- refugee camps in Tirana, Albania, Of the six international organiza- We gel so much more out of it than nity to donate materials, such as re- tute for Trauma and Loss in Chil- and will be sent to refugees who tions that worked together on the re- we put into it. It's neat to see the frigerators. that cannot be properly dren. out of Grosse Point. have returned to Kosovo. lief effort in Kosovo. Cox was sent group working together." disposed of elsewhere. Cox worked "These by the Reformed Church World Ser- "The Chaplain's office has pro- "You read and study about Jesus with others to books are vice. vided a booklet that lisis several but it's also important to act Out His take the book I offer reasons to go on being sent Cox has worked with families volunteer opportunities, all of will." Coghill said. "Volunteering apart and reas- with life in food and communities in crises for many which indicate whether a specific is a good action to show and live semble it into parcels 'to years. —Karen Cox location accommodates group the word of God." "TI NUK JE people In 1996 she took training in work- GLCA Independent VETEM," an back in ing with traumatized children, and DEFINITION from I Albanian book Kosovo," last month she was honored as the "We're trying to keep member- mission statement, then we for children Cox said. Trauma Consultant of the Year by ship open." Schakel said. "This is shouldn't apologize." he said. "It dealing with trauma. Currently, Cox has a private prac- the Institute for Trauma and Loss only a lag lo hang the membership doesn't mean that those outside of The book had to be reassembled tice, but she was called to go to Al- in Children. thing on." the Christian faith aren't a part of for Kosovo children because of cul- bania as part of a international re- "I offer reasons to go on with Schakel was concerned that lim- the community as well." tural differences. lief project. life," Cox said. iting the members to only those Bush lakes an intermediate view. who follow the Christian tradition "Basically, the Religious Life VOLUNTEER from I or belong lo certain religious Committee is going lo have the groups would have a negative ef- same makeup next year as it does "I would like to have [everything] "The feeling of students is pretty as well as the installation of a sec- fect on the Committee. this year." he said. "After a while, arranged by next fall." Scogin said. common of campuses today," he ond cooking station and moving the Boersma. however, believes that it's nol going to affect the Commit- "1 don't know how realistic of a said. "We have options to address deli into the dining area. by defining religious as Christian. tee that much this year. Keeping in goal this is." concerns, bul most students don't "We really want to try and change Hope will be keeping in line with mind the nature of the school, the VanHeukolem. however, stresses even know what they are." things," Scogin said. "If you ask its mission statement. Committee is going to have a di- lhat Phelps offers a variety of meals, Phelps is planning on major reno- any student on campus, no one is "Being a Christian college, if verse group of Christians who also as well as a broad vegetarian pro- vations in the spring, such as the going to say they don't want lower that's who we say we are in the work to include non-Christians." gram. possibility of new tables and chairs. prices and more options." RECYCLING from
selves with extra time on their more weight. This will really imple- "If students don't properly pre- the dirt lot. the Earth, and I think it's important hands I IG look this opportunity lo ment a program that should work." pare their recyclables, it won't Knepshield has high hopes for the to reuse what we take." work with the Physical Plant and ElG's role in this program is to work," Knepshield said. "Student program. Earlier this year, EIG attended the Student Development to create an educate the student body about participation is extremely vital. If "1 hope that it helps the campus Eco2000 Conference in Philadel- official plan. what is recyclable, and how to pre- trash is thrown in the bin, ihen we'll realize that there is a need for tak- phia, which featured many national "The Physical Plant is trying to pare their recyclables. Students will pull those bins from that floor." ing action and being environmen- and international environmental 4 create a budget, and that's why it be able lo recycle plastics, alumi- Resident Assistants and Directors tally conscious." she said. i want "groups. In the spring. EIG is begin- wouldn't work before." said num cans, and newspaper, although will keep the program organized in to teach people how to leave this ning lo plan its annual Earth Jam Adriann Knepshield (*00). co-presi- EIG still has lo decide what types the residence halls, while the Physi- Earth with the least amount of on April 22. This event features live dent of RIG. "This will bring us and how many bins they need. cal Plant will take the full bins lo harmful impact. We take a lot from bands and speakers. December 8, I 999 //^Anchor Intermission
ART AND SOUL Sara E Lamers
Quitting time As the fall semester began I continue to paint. partook of a new experience - I While I enjoy painting and took my first painting class, find it relaxingxand rewarding, I anxious to explore other realize that it is not where my avenues of creativity. heart lies. I've decided that, As the class began, I found despite the positive experience I myself met with new ways of have had with painting, I won't learning. I had to stretch my be rushing off to enroll in the previous understanding of art next class. as I encountered balance, While I would love to keep harmony and rhythm, and painting occasionally, writing learned to see the world with remains my first love and I Photo courtesy of Public Relations new eyes. won't give up my pen for a M AKE-B E LI EVE: Michelle Rynhrandt ('01) (center) as Maura makes up a story about I discovered that painting, paintbrush. angels to entertain her sister, played by iMuren Toner ('03), and her brother, played by Joshua though many make it look As with many things in life, I Brandenberg COS). The play will be performed on Wednesday, Dec. 8 through Saturday, Dec. II at 8 easy, is far from simple. I have learned that often we have p.m. in the DeWitt Theatre. found myself frustrated when I to give something up to keep could not capture the detail I what we love, to make time for wanted, when I could not quite that which is a greater priority. Play addresses Irish conflict make the objects in my In order to devote our full Maura's 10-year old brother, said he place to restore peace. paintings reflect the light that attention to these priorities we DAWN DODGE has learned a lot from the produc- "The audience will really be able bounced off the actual objects. find ourselves reexamining our staff reporter tion. to attain some wonderful insight by But I did have fun and I kept lives, cutting back on the areas The Hope College theater depart- "I personally have learned a lot watching this production," with it. I found myself looking that we decide don't deserve as ment is currently presenting about Ireland that I did not previ- Brandenburg said. "Many of the forward to the times when I much of our energy as others, •'Maura's Angel." a play that cen- ously know," Brandenburg said. 44I things that go on outside of the U.S. could escape into my paintings, evaluating what is truly ters around the troubles in North- had thought before that a lot of the go unnoticed by us Americans. leaving the world of papers and important. ern Ireland. fighting was about the different re- Hopefully this will allow the view- deadlines behind. Letting go of something "We chose this play to start a con- ligions, but now I know that it is ers to realize that even today there I found a place to think and important is challenging, versation about the situation in Ire- instead about the political view and are still conflicts that rage on inside dream as I captured my own because we have to admit we do land," said John Tammi, professor the religious ties are only used to other countries." creations on canvas. not have room in our lives for of theatre and co-director of the categorize which side goes with Tickets for "Maura's Angel" are I also learned to let go, to everything. play. which policies." $7 for adults, $5 for Hope faculty stop trying so hard to control We have to admit to ourselves The remaining presentations of The directors and cast hope the and staff, and $4 for senior citizens the painting, but to let myself that we cannot balance as many "Maura's Angel" will take place on audience will gain something from and students. They can be pur- go - to explore and experiment hobbies or activities as we Wednesday, Dec. 8 through Satur- seeing "Maura's Angel." chased at the ticket office in DeWitt with new brush strokes, new would like to or thought we day, Dec. 11. All performances are "I think we can well be served to Center. shades and hues. And eventu- could. at 8 p.m. in the DeWitt Theater. know a bit more about the nature "I would certainly encourage ally I did find that style of my But by reorganizing our lives The play, based on a novel writ- of the struggle between the Repub- anyone to watch this show for many own that my professor referred and focusing on the areas that ten by Lynn Reid Banks, tells the licans and the Loyalists and maybe reasons," Brandenburg said. "One to throughout the semester. are most important, we will find story of a young girl, Maura, played accessing it through a child's per- is strictly for entertainment pur- As the semester ends and I them richer and fuller. by Michelle Rynbrandt ('01), who spective can be helpful," Tammi poses. This is a good show that gather up my final pieces in As the new year approaches meets a mysterious girl during a said. "We want to promote aware- everyone in the family can enjoy. hopes that they warrant a and resolutions are made, I bomb attack. The two become good ness about the situation." Second is for the message that it decent grade, I find myself encourage you to examine your Tammi and Earl Curry of the his- sends across about fighting and war. wondering what I have gained own life - to discover what your friends and get involved in a vari- tory department have taken students Even if one is acquainted with the from this experience, asking heart truly desires and then ety of puzzling incidents. Josh Brandenburg ('03), whose to Ireland for four years to learn troubles, there is always more to myself whether or not I will strive to obtain it. character in the play is Foley, more about what action is taking learn." DePree showcases student juried art exhibit view finder. that having her work displayed sets of her life, and she plans on con- and encourage me to do things like MATTT COOK The Juried Student Show will be her apart and makes people aware tinuing her work, and submitting to this," Sciortino said. copy editor on display in the gallery at the of her work. more shows. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 A large mass of bent metal and DePree Art Center through Friday, "I'm not just a student in the art "I have always enjoyed art, and p.m. Monday through Saturday, and cables meets the eyes of viewers as Dec. 17. building anymore," she said. my friends tell me I'm good at it I p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. they enter the gallery of the DePree One of the works displayed is a "People know my work now. An art An Center. ceramic piece by Sara Wassenaar history professor came up to me and This is not an airplane accident, ("02). This is the first time told me he liked it. Now that I'm UJpD an41 4 events for it is part of a sculpture created by Wassennar's art has appeared in a in a show, people have something Dan Patterson ('00). one of the show. Wassenaar feels that it is a to relate me to." COomiM I n j this week... many students whose work was worthwhile experience. Another of the student works is a chosen for the art department's an- "It's really rewarding to be in the painting by Jennifer Sciortino ('02) nual Juried Student Show. show, because it's nice to put your entitled "Tricycle." Ilil Dec. 8 Dec >0 All Hope students were allowed work out there for people to see it Sciortino feels that participating yte iP • • to submit works in any media to be who normally wouldn't," in the show helped her grow as an • The Theater Department • SAC presents "Second City" judged for the show. Then guest Wassennaar said. "It gives you a artist. presents "Maura's Angels" at 8 at 8:30 p.m. in Phelps. juror Tre Arenz. a professional art- nice reward for the work you've "Entering the show helps im- p.m. in the DeWitt Theatre . • SAC movie ^National ist from Texas, decided which done." prove my skills and it shows accom- •The Knickerbocker Theater Lampoon^ Christmas Vaca- v pieces should be displayed in the Wassennaar was thrilled that her plishment," Sciortino said. presents "Buena Vista Social tion ai 7 p.m.. 9 p.m., and gallery. He chose the work of 28 piece was chosen by Arenz. The show proved rewarding for Club" at 7 and 9 p.m. midnight in Winants. students, including paintings, pho- "I was really excited because I've Sciortino. "I gel a sense of accomplishment Dec. II tographs. ceramics, sculpture, and never really been in a show before," fVOtS*** Dec. 1 mixed media works that range from Wassennaar said. seeing my work displayed there in • WTHS hosts "Battle of the • The Theater Department milk advertisements to an image Like many of the other student the gallery," she said. Bands" at 8 p.m. in the Phelps. presents "Maura's Angels" at 8 projected on a screen by a artists. Wassennaar likes the fact For her. art has long been a part • SAC movie ''National p.m. in the DeWitt Theater. A Lampoon's Christmas Vaca- • "Buena Vista Social Club" at Hey kkUf The Anchor is looking for a copy editor for tion" at 7 p.m., 9 p.m., and 7 and 9 p.m. midnight in Winants. next semester. Interested? Contact the Ank at xlST? Opinion tfie Anchor Decembers, 1999 our voice. your voice. Senior professes doubts about "sexual requirements 99 »» Defining "religious To ihc Editor: given that right, to prevent the grief up time for prayer, and protected the and violence that a forced living family from illicit mandrake traf- The definition of •'religious" isn't as narrow as some I have a favorite book. I enjoy arrangement sometimes produced. ficking. members of the Religious Life Committee want to make hearing what other people have to Holy marriage was a union be- Marriage continued to develop it. say about this book, even if I don't tween one man and one or more throughout the Bible, and in the There are some members on the Committee that want agree with them. They bring their women, yes. Who established the centuries afterward the "purchase" element gave way to the "promise" "religious" to equal Christian at Hope College. Those own experiences lo the reading and 12 tribes of Israel, man or God? analysis of literature, and I can't Who then, was Jacob's real wife, element. Nowadays the marriage members need to realize that this change would be one always expect to understand them. Rachel or Leah? Should we include aisle is open to many couples who of the worst moves the college could make. Last month a popular chaplain Bilhah and Zilpah? And who can in the past were barred for reason Committee members point to the mission statement of said some things about sex and forget Issachar. who owed his con- of social caste, distance, skin color, the college: "in the context of the historic Christian faith."" marriage that were based more on ception to a crop of "mandrakes" handicap, material wealth, or living that Leah paid Rachel? Jake was a situation. Christianity still struggles But even this argument holds no weight, as the meaning cultural Christianity and the nuclear family theory than on the stories gigolo. I'm not lying. to recognize that bond whenever it of the mission has been debated to no end. Even the and instructions in the Bible. One Abraham's uncle had an alterna- appears, regardless of society's meaning of "Christian" holds various 'lefinitions to of his statements, as closely as I tive family unit. Lot was kind to the rules. different people. could copy it, was this: Men of God who visited Sodom, All love, if it is true love, comes What those Committee members, and numerous others "There is no doubt that the only and was the only Sodomite spared from God. I guess 1 missed the part from that destruction. Were his about husbands and wives being in the Hope community, need to grasp, is that there are affirmation in the Bible of our sexu- ality comes through the marriage of daughters wrong to preserve his lin- obligated to love their neighbors as those at the college who aren't Christian. Despite some one man and one woman who eage? Should Moab never have well. For now I have to assume that personal agendas, Hope needs to resist the urge to create promise to love one another, and been born? Was Ruth, foremother when a chaplain says he loves me, a narrow definition becoming attached to the Religious only one another, throughout their of our Lord, the progeny of sinful he is either lying, or he is cheating Life Committee. The Committee should reflect the entire lives." incest? on his wife. The family affirmed by the Bible The words, "no doubt." were beliefs that exist at Hope - all of them. Marriage certainly is affirmed in the Bible, and most of the main is a group of sinners brought to- emphasized, suggesting that Narrowing the meaning of the Religious Life characters (with the exception of gether by God's love, not an inflex- throughout the Bible and through- Committee is not only close-minded, but discriminates Jesus) were conceived by married ible hierarchy of man. woman, and out history there isn't a Christian against a large segment of the campus community, a parents. God's Chosen People re- joint offspring. Biblical marriage who doubts the "sexual require- segment that's much larger than the Committee thinks. ceived many blessings from mar- developed out of the custom of most ments" as set forth in this sermon. ancient peoples (even the ones with- To rebut, I hereby profess my doubt. The college also needs to stop defining "religious" as riage, but only heartache from sex outside of marriage. Women did not out Bibles), and the law sanctified "Christian." Religious implies religions, as in a number marry, but were "given in mar- it. With the founding of the church, of different ways of believing and thinking. The college riage." Women also were not al- monogamy became the new ideal. may be Christian affiliated, but that doesn't necessarily lowed to divorce, but men were It reduced stress and jealousy, freed Jedediah Leachman ('00) mean it's a Christian college. Belated thanks for sorority and fraternity volunteering Hope has long allowed "non-Christian" students to To the Editor: students with big hearts are hosting. such as "Go Fishing" and "Boo attend classes. By passing a strict interpretation of the I'm not sure who had more fun Bowling" were a big hit too. term "Christian," the college will give a big hint to those A big belated thank you to the and smiles - the Hope students or We raised a little money for a the families who attended. Even the good cause, had a great time and students: you aren't welcome al Hope. . sororities and fraternities of Hope College. On Oct. 28, 29 and 30, "talking" animals at the petting zoo plan to do it again next year. Thank Perhaps that's what Hope wants. It seems that the Farview Farms and Hope held were on their best behavior. For the you. Holland families, for your sup- college is attempting some sort of "religious cleansing" "Boofest," to raise funds for the somewhat scary hayride, the port. And thank you to some of my as an attempt to create one view; a view that would kids at DeVos Children's Hospital. improv group from Hope outdid favorite people, the students of exclude an even larger segment of the campus. The sororities and fraternities goal themselves as "The Three Wild & Hope College sororities and frater- nities. The college doesn't need to be bashful about its is to guarantee that no child in West Crazy Scarecrows" and the "Head- Michigan will be turned away for less Horseman." Some families Christianity, but if Hope wants to hold itself up as an lack of money. This is the first of even rode the hayride three or four Shelley Walters institution of learning it needs lo stop weeding out several events these hardworking times. The old fashioned booths. Farview Farms alternative ways of thinking. meet the press Letter to the Editor Guidelines The mission of the Anchor publish letters that are personal at- writer his/her wish for anonym- editor-in-chief Michael Zuidema opinion page is to provide a fo- tacks, in poor taste or potentially ity. Anonymity is reserved for production editor Paul Loodeen rum for members of the college libelous. 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Christmas is Dead M. LOFQUISX staff reporter This holiday season. I ihink would have been no underwear When Necia Flaherty ('03) and lhai I am recognizing ihc Spirit under that tree for me. Meredith TerHaar ('03) heard that orChrislnias. But receiving it at this age was I can loci ils prcscncc as I the death knell for the holiday their floor in Gilmore Hall was hav- ing a Christmas decorating contest, walk ihrough siorcs hearing season. I could hear Christmas' they put their heads together to try Anchor photo by Jen Bodine quid rciulilions ol 'Whal Child bones snapping as 1 was ex- BRIGHT LIGHTS: Nate Hart (*01), right, watches is This" or "Fcli/ Navidad" on plained the situation, its screams and come up wilh the ultimate dorm as his housemate decorates for the holiday season. P A. syslcms. Cars drive by wilh of agony as each detail, each room decorations. This outcome included a fabric a Christmas refuge." about what we were going to do to felled evergreens strapped to more horrible than the next, was covered couch, desks decorated in Nathan Hart ('01) and his make it into a Winter Wonderland," their roofs, and I can see the illustrated. wrapping paper and bows, and housemates also attempted to cre- Hart said. "We got leased a lot multicolored lights glowing Mom: "Hey honey, I thought white Christmas lights. Two of their ate a Christmas refuge in their cot- 'cause we did most of it before brightly surrounded by ornament it would work better if you most unique decorations are paper tage. Their decorations include two Thanksgiving." after ornament. The smell of shopped for yourself this Christmas trees, interior and exte- Hart is quick to point out thai sugar cookies fills my nose, and Christmas." Santa hats on their posters and or- naments hung on their bed frames rior garland with lights, two Nativ- even though they have elaborate I dream of frosting and decorat- Christmas: (Two sharp cracks ity scenes, and a four foot Poinset- decorations, they did not break any ing little gingerbread and as Christmas' arms are broken) under their loft. "We didn't care that we didn't tia tree. Hope policies, which include not reindeer shapes with my little "Aaaah! The pain, the pain!" win the contest," TerHaar said. "We "Ever since we knew we were using any real greenery. sister. Mom: "Here's $50. Buy just decided it would be fun to have going to live here, we've talked more CHRISTMAS on 8 Yes. I can feel the Christmas yourself something nice." Spirit this year, probably Christmas: (A loud crunch of because Christmas died last bone and tendon as Christmas' year. A Spirit is all that is left - lower spine is snapped in two) "I some corporeal trace of a can't feel my legs! What holiday that 1 used to enjoy. This happened to my legs?" Tis THE SEASON TrimtheTree Ghost of Christmas, in a sort of Mom: "Just give me the Melanie Lofquist Dickens-homage, haunts me this presents, and I'll wrap them for holiday season, reminding me of you and put them under the tree.' the magic that Christmas used to Christmas: "No, not that! I've always loved decorating graduate is decorating my own tent. hold. Anything but that!" (Christmas' for Christmas. Except for the home for Christmas. I have Also, chasing lights are meant It was a quiet affair when heart is torn from its chest) fact that I have to listen to my compiled a few helpful hints you to chase each other, not crash Christmas finally died, although "Aaaah....ah....ahhh...." mom's corny Christmas music, may want to refer to when it is into each other. we all saw it coming I suppose. Now all that is left is the Ghost decorating helps me get in the lime for you to decorate the 6. It should not take the entire It started when we began forcing of Christmas. I heard it weeping Christmas spirit and allows me exterior of your house for Christmas season to decorate. If Christmas to arrive earlier each softly in the corner when the to spend quality time with my Christmas. it does, get a life. year. package from Santa held the t- family. 1. Do not try and compete with 7. Do not turn on your Christmas took a beating with shirt I bought the week before. For the past three years, I have Meijer for the mosl-Christmas- Christmas lights before Thanks- the loss of the school Christmas And with a whimper, the Ghost had the wonderful opportunity to decorations-in-the-smallest- giving. Do not leave your lights pageant, and its wonder was of Christmas disappeared into be ingenious and creative while square-feet award. Meijer will on past mid-January. No one challenged by the bright glows the cold December morning. trying to decorate the world's always win. celebrates Easter by decorating of holiday lighting competitions. But I feel it again this year, smallest space (a residence hall). 2. Do not have figures of every their home for Christmas, so why Bruised and battered, Christmas moving among us. Christmas During the hectic final weeks Christmas symbol ever invented should you? hung on miraculously from year was battered by capitalism and of the semester, you may think in one yard. Santa Claus, the 8. If a string of lights bums to year, barely maintaining the slain by buying one's own that you can't afford the time it nativity scene, and Frosty the out, replace it or turn your lights magic it held in my pajama- presents, but still its Ghost takes to decorate your dorm Snowman do NOT go together. off for the season. footed youth. gathers in festive places and room for Christmas. However, 3. Do not attempt to use more 9. If you start decorating a But finally, the nail was creeps under the cracks in the decorating your room is a great electricity than the city of pine tree, finish it, even if you hammered into the Yule-tide door. It (lows out into the world study break and stress reliever. Holland. have to call the fire department coffin by my parents. They through the voices of carolers, This year, my roommate and I 4. If you choose not to use to use their ladder to reach the made me shop for my own and adds to the glow of every taped multicolor lights across multicolored lights, make sure the top of the tree. Christmas presents. manger scene in the front yards our walls, creating a daily study colors you do use actually go 10. Do not use duct tape or I imagine I would have loved of America. break for ourselves if only together. For those of you who electrical tape. Nails might not this when I was younger - to be Christmas may be dead, living because we have to constantly never took an art class, red and be allowed in dorm walls, but handed a wad of bills the week only in the spirit realm, but like re-tape the lights back up. orange do NOT go together. don't think that means that you before Christmas and told. "Pick another associated with Christ- One of the many things I am 5. If you choose flashing or can't ever use them. Staple guns yourself out something nice." I mas, I think that it just might looking forward to after I chasing lights please be consis- are also a useful invention. could have chosen all the G.I. have the power to rise again in Joes that 1 wanted, and there me, and in the world.
What do you want for een eard Christmas?
"Compassion and under- "A tactical nuclear missile "I want snow. I want to go "For Jesus' name to be known to "I actually got what I want al- standing" submarine loaded with ICBMs. skiing." the world. I could also use some ready. I wanted to go home to —Richard Frost Just a little joy." —Jessica Berglund ('01) socks." Zambia for Christmas, and Dean of Students —Andrew Nardone ('01) —Sherri Meyer-Veen someone anonymously bought Resident Director of College East my brother and I plane tickets." —Essy Sakala('OO) 14- NJ ew Year's December 8, I 999 the Anchor Students prepare to celebrate 2000 een JANE BAST & STEVE ROB I SO N staff writers The clock is licking. & While ihe world prepares 10 greet ihe year 2000. many Hope sludenls are pondering how lo spend ihe lasi eard evening of ihe millennium. "I kind ol leel pressured lo have an ama/ing New Year's," said Amanda Dro/er (*03). Where will you Dro/er plans lo he in New York he when the ball Cily on Dec. 31. a silualion she looks forward lo, hul nol wilhoul drops on New apprehension. "I wanl lo make sure I lake ad- Year's Eve? vanlage of all ihe fun and unique ihings lhal will be going on in ihe cily," Dro/er said. "'Bui I'm also kind of nervous. I'm a crazy girl who likes lo have fun, bul I also wanl lo be safe." Mall Tesch CO I) and Sieve Engel ('01) plan lo spend iheir New Year's Eve in Ponliac. The iwo will altend 1 a sold oul evenl al ihe Silver Dome fealuring such ads as Metallica, Kid Rock and Ted Nugeni.
"The lickels were $100 a person "Washington D.C. I'm go- bul ihey were well worth it because ing to the festivities on the we got great scats. It's going to be mall." a lot of fun," Engel said. —Brandon Cola ('01) While some sludenls celebrate in the cily. others see the evening as a money-making opportunity. Justin Savara ('01) plans lo spend Anchor graphic by Chad Sampson the last New Year's of the millen- 4 this whole thing that people's ex- nium waiting tables. Gaylord for her friends. said Heather Fowler ( 02). "A couple of friends and I are "We're going lo dress up and With the uncertainly surrounding pectations are crazed." Pedley plans to spend her evening going lo be working al a restaurant dance," Lubelan said. "I just want the Y2K bug, some students plan with friends until she is sure there that is offering lo pay us $500 plus the night to be memorable." on laying low until the coast is clear. ' lips/' Savara said. While a number of Hope sludenls "1 feel lhal if the Y2K thing does is no fallout. "I am fearful of what may hap- Some sludenls see the night as an have big plans for New Year's Eve, happen people will riot and if it pen that night so I'm laying low opportunity lo gather with close others don't share their enthusiasm. doesn't happen people will riot," "Al church. We're having until midnight has passed and I see friends. Kari Lubelan ('03) is hold- "I'll probably just do what I did said Sarah Pedley ('01). "There has a big New Years Eve party the outcome," Pedley said. in»» a formal dance al her house in last year and go to bed al eleven," been so much hype this year about —Amber Beeson ('03)
J**:, RANDOM SAMPLINGS New Year's The Top Ten fl Jane Bast angst New Year's Resolutions New Year's Eve is coming and For a while I thought dinner with the individuals who gave I am worried. and champagne at a fancy me life. 10. Stop fattening the squir- High pressure social situations restaurant would be fun. 1 could Unfortunately, Mom and Dad rels with remains of ice cream "I have no idea." are hosting a party of their own tend lo make me nervous and the welcome the new millennium in cones. —Megan Murphy ('02) this year and they say I'm not unspoken New Year's Rule, "You style. 9. Recycle the Anchor. must have the besl night of the Then 1 remembered I have the invited. 8. Avoid stray frisbees. year." always sets me on edge. social grace of a decapitated 1 could indulge my inner 7. Leave the salt shakers in Whenever I feel forced lo have chicken. Spills and stubbed toes nerd and spend the evening in fun. I end up disappointed. follow my every high-heeled step. front of my computer, secretly Phelps. As if the normal New Year's Plus there's the issue of my age. hoping the Y2K bug proves to 6. Return our trays to the Eve stress weren't bad enough, I'm a member of the 18-20, "Ha! be a reality ("Whoa cool. . . Kletz. this year it's 1999. Ha! Good Luck," age group. Now all those hot Durfee guys 5. Bathe the elderly. Now not only do I have lo go I find it ironic, from a purely will call me to reprogram their 4. Buy air freshener. out. I must have the most fun of philosophical standpoint, lhal I hard drives."). 3. Obey parietals. the millennium or else I'll live in am theoretically old enough to Bul as fun as that sounds.. . 2. Attend that darn 8 a.m. I'll opt for a quiet, casual "Silting at home with a social shame for the next 50 fight and die for my country, bul a class that the snooze button years. glass of wine on the final eve of evening with my close friends. pitchfork and shotgun waiting always makes you miss. I could go dancing, but this the millennium is considered a That way I can dance to my for the impending riots." 1. Call home more often. —Amy Moldenhauer ('00) presents several problems. I misdemeanor. heart's delight and my friends wouldn't call myself a klut/ - Another option is lo attend ihe won't mock me. . . much. If I And not just for money. OK, that's too kind. I am a festivities downtown. However trip or spill or sweat loo much, maybe just a few bucks tp get coordinationally-challenged I'd rather nol be in the middle of they'll be quick lo forgive. through the week. And hey, white girl with a rabid case of the mob when everyone starts lo And rather than being stuck it's winter, don't you need Dutch rhythm. riot because ABSOLUTELY in the cold, dark cily streets, that nice wool sweater from To put it kindly. 1 dance like Al NOTHING HAPPENS at 12:01. we'll watch the rioting mayhem the sale in DeWitt? We from the comfort of a living Gore on crack. So dancing is oul My parents are pretty cool. I .thought so. of the ciuesiion. could spend a meaningful evening room sofa.
Paisley dAve will perform a benefit concert at the Knickerbocker Theater January 4, 2000. "As faraway from anything as possible." The concert is at 8:00 and all proceeds go towards the Heifer Project. —Tanner Smith ('02) i //^Anchor December 8. I 999 CHRISTMAS from 6 "We're all jusi checsy roman- ('02). "Christmas is is the perfect Have no fear lics." Harl said. "ITs prclly cool lhal time to add some festive things to w c did il all within Hope's decoral- our room. Plus, it brings some of the Huggy Bear Hour will be back. ing guidelines." home to school." Mall Slerling's (*01) Kraker Winkler and his roommate. Keith fit least we tbinb so. Tbdt louable show you'ue aparimenl is covered in a variely ol Heustis ('02). have attempted to do Chrisimas deeoraiions including this by stringing while lights across come to l^noiu and loue will be bacl^ for anotber lighls, ornamenis in plants and a their room and their Christmas variely of Chrisimas lableclolhs. "tree" (a cactus named Chester). go round on 89.9 U/THS. "Decoraling puis people in the They also have a section in their gi\ ing mood, it helps celebrate the room which has ornaments Winkler lYIichdel Zuntema. Brian Dryfbout. season." Sterling said. received from various family mem- The only shorn on UJTHS lYlonddys from 8 to 10 p.m. Many Hope students think bers. For Heustis and Winkler, there similiarly to Sterling and many use was no question on whether or not Christmas lighls to brighten iheir to decorate their room for the holi- room for the holidays. days. Rec.yc.ie -me "The room gels really boring af- "The question is 'why not?"' WE'LL ERASE YOUR ter a while", said Chris Winkler Heustis said. Anchor COLLEGE LOAN.
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• /Meet highlighted by National qualifying performances by — Betsy VandenBerg ('01), Llena Durante ('01), and Josh Bos ('02) — Dulch managed only a fourlh place earned a 'B' cul in ihe 50 ANDREW KLECZEK finish at the meet, largely due lo meter freestyle. sports editor their lack of rest. The Flying Dutchmen. Erin VandenBerg ('03) would noi "Our times weren't as fast as they sparked by ihe strong perfor- mances of Josh Bos ('02). lei her older sisier. Belsy had been in previous years since we managed lo finish the meet VandenBerg fOI) sleal the lime- didn't rest as much," Palnoll said. lighl when ihe Hope College swim "I fell it was more important, dur- in third place. Even with the shortened rest, most of ihe (cams traveled lo ihe Wheaion In- ing this year to reach our peak at team performed belter than viialional. the end of ihe year and I fell if we As Belsy VandenBerg was busy took a longer rest that might be Palnoll expected. Tm pleased with the qualifying lor national compelilion compromised." limes." Palnoll said. "Just in ihe 200-mcier breaslsiroke This year both the men's and (2:23.111 and 200-meier individual women's teams rested live days, about everybody had sea- medley (2:12.94), sisier Erin was instead of two weeks like many of sonal best limes." Bos had some of his best lapping eompeliiors in ihe 1650- the other teams at the meet. times in the 100 and 200- meier freesiyle (17:49.90). Palnoll feels the shortened period "I wish she (Erin) had been chal- hurl the women's limes more than meter breaststrokes. His lenged." said coach John Palnoll. the men's. performance earned him ihe "She might have been able to gel "The short rest period thai we opportunity to con,pete in ^TjcTTor photo by Jen Bodine
an even belter lime." took had more of an impact on ihe the 200-meter breaststroke pREEs-|-Yl_E:A member of the Hope College swim leant The performance earned Erin women than it did on the men," (2:02.58), not only at Na- ajew laps during a recent practice. The men's team placed VandenBerg a B' cul for Nation- Palnoll said. "A few may have tionais, but also at the 2000 a[ wfreoton Invitational this past weekend, while the women als. An A* cul is when a swimmer needed a little more rest than they Olympic trials. Bos quah- rinishedfourtiu automatically qualifies for Nation- had." lied in the 100-meler last best limes. Palnoll feels Datlels' "I think this is one of the deeper als. A 'B' cul means that swimmer Despite the brief rest period a year. lime, while still a 'B' cul. should ones (freshman classes) we've is next in line for a spol. Typically number of swimmers managed Besides Bos, other highlights for the men's team have included Chris assure him a spot. had," Palnoll said. the lop 18 to 20 'B' cuts are invited faster limes. Among them was The team's freshman have also Both teams will be in action Fri- lo each event at Nationals. Llena Durante ('01), who won the Datlels ('01), who earned a B' cut proved stronger than expected ac- day, Dec. 10 at home against Grand Despite the strong performances 100-meier butterfly (:58.79) wilh an for Nationals in the 400-medley re- lay and swam a number of personal cording to Palnoll. Valley Slate University. of the VandenBergs. the Flying A' cul for nationals. She also Ernst earns All-Amerian honors in cross country sion III Championships wilh a lime I'm not really too goal-oriented." said Northuis. "As lime's gone on, BEN DOWN IE she's learned about the nutritional of 36:23.70. During the season, staff reporter side of running and the strength- However, ihis Ernst usually ran wilh Hope Women's Cross training side. It's been a gradual At this year's national cross coun- fall was the first the men's team during process, but she's found the total Countrty try meet in Osh Kosh. Wis.. Jenny lime that she re- the practices. package." All-Americans: Ernst ('00) ran to All-American sta- ceived the honor "She's really fast and In addition of the running and ins by placing 25th overall, wilh a as a cross coun- she has the dedication," 1992 Marcia Vandersall said teammate Kelly weight-lifting, Ernsl has also had lo personal best lime of 17:33. try runner. 1993 Amy Leatherman % manage the lime demands of being "There were no hills on the "At the end of Clarkson ('02). "She's an art education major. 1993 Alicia Mendenhall- course, so it ended up being a very the track season, in a different league All one receives after becoming fast race." said Ernst. "And there I was excited to than a lot of us." Elmore Mark Northuis, head an All-American is a sheet of paper were people cheering on ihe side- see how I'd do 1997 Ellen Schultz this fall because coach of the men's and and a frame, but lo Ernsl, il means lines the whole way, which made il 1997 Becky Timmer women's cross country more than that. exciting lo be there and to be com- I'd been running nADC teams, thinks that part "It's a nice honor to have. I defi- 1998 Becky Timmer peting." well," Ernst J.Ernst nitely feel like I've accomplished Lasl spring. Ernst became an All- said. "Maybe in of Ernst's success can 1999 Jenny Ernst something," she said. American as a resull of her brilliant the back of my ' be attributed to the Ernst is Hope's seventh women's track season. She placed seventh in mind I thought about becoming an learning process. cross country All-American. the 10.000 meter run at the Divi- All-American, but not loo much. 'Jenny is a student of the sport," Feel what it's like to live in a city Tester selected for the Aztec Bowl at war with itself. ANDREW KLECZEK "Kalamazoo's coach and Ferris' him. GET YOUR XUPKETS FOR sports editor coach said he was the best player "Five knockdowns, one knock- out," said Hope defensive coordi- Hope football player Todd Tester in Ihe state of Michigan that didn't nator Peter Stuursma of Tester's ('00), an athlete who get a scholar- performance. "The kid's facemask plays for the enjoyment ship that year," was bent down lo the side. That kid of the game, will gel 60 Kreps said. was knocked out cold." more minutes of fun as he Some of his Kreps agrees thai Tester is a great travels lo Mexico to com- Michigan In- hitter: he ranks him as one of the pete in ihe Aztec Bowl. lercollegiale top he's ever coached. The competition pits Athletic Asso- Despite his strong season, Tester the NCAA Division III ciation oppo- was surprised by the invitation. all-stars against Mexico's nents probably "It was kind of a shock." Tester lop collegiate players. It wished he had said. "Il was kind of nice thinking will be played on Satur- been given a a career was over and then finding day. Dec. 18 in a suburb scholarship. In out you have another game." of Mexico City. three games PE s season Even after the Aztec Bowl, Tester Tester, a member of the ihi 1.1 ester- Tesic| had ^ still plans on spending his fall days All-MIAA first team, at a football field, ibis lime as a was selected for the game by Hope interceptions. He was also known coach. Tester is a physical educa- alum Ron Schipper. Schipper for- as a fierce hitler, something one tion major and would like lo one merly coached at Central College. player at Defiance will never lor- day coach in his hometown of Iowa, he is also a longtime acquain- gel. Traverse City. tance of Hope head coach Dean In this season's game against "Yeah, I'd like lo go back to my Kreps. Defiance, a running back had just hometown," Tester said. "There's Kreps knew early on in Tester's taken the option pitch and turned nothing set in stone, but we'll see career thai he would make an im- upfield, Tester came up from his cornerback position and tackled after I graduate." pact. Happy Holidays from the Hnchor Staff! December 8, I 999 Sports the Anchor Baltmanis' buzzei^beater lifts Flying Dutch, 63-61 about it." before, against Cornerstone. MIKE ZUIDEMA The Flying Dutch went up 61-49 "We moved the ball very well in editor-in-chief with 1:51 left, on a Lisa Hoekstra the second half and we took care of There could have been some pre- (*00) basket, when Spring Arbor the basketball." said head coach season worry with the Hope Col- called timeout. Spring Arbor then Brian Morehouse. "I thought col- lege women's basketball team only used pressure defense to scored 12 lectively we played very well." having one active senior and junior straight points to make it 61-61. Hope controlled much of the on the rosier. Hope then called timeout to set tempo in the second half after lead- Alter this past weekend's perlbr- up the final play. After the play ing at halftime. 28-26. The Flying mance in the Subway Shootout, broke down. Sutton cut through a Dutch held Spring Arbor to 40 per- those worries should be erased. double team and found Baltmanis cent shooting in the second half. Amy Baltmanis ('03) clinched in the corner, where the freshman Spring Arbor head coach Tom the title with an 18-foot jump shot did the rest. Britsch felt the difference in the as time expired to beat Spring Ar- "I tried to concentrate because if game was offensive rebounding. bor. 63-61, in the Dow Center. Hope she got it to me I'm going to have Hope held a 19-7 advantage in that advanced to the final with a 68-55 to catch and shoot," Baltmanis said. category, and was outrebounded 43- win over Cornerstone University "I think we just kind of relaxed 30 overall. the night before. when they made their little come- "They crashed the boards and got h Baltmanis scored 11 points back." some extra shots," Britsch said. against Spring Arbor, on her way Baltmanis was one of several "We got outrebounded 43-30 and to being named to the all-tourna- young Hope players to turn in that's a losing stat for any team that ment team. But none of her shots strong performances in the tourna- wants to run." were more important than the game ment. Center Amanda Kerkstra On Nov. 30, Hope defeated St. winner. ('03) led the Flying Dutch with 14 Mary's 72-45 in the team's confer- ence opener. Hoekstra led the team * "(The play Hope was supposed points and 12 rebounds against to run) just kind of got scrambled," Spring Arbor. Sutton added nine with 20 points, and Koenigsknecht Baltmanis said. 4'(Becky Sutton points, and Hoekstra and Kristin added 16. photo courtesy of Public Relations ('02)) drove and I was open on the Koenigsknecht each had eight. The Flying Dutch next play to- P LAY IM G TO UGH: Amanda Kerkstra ('03) drives baseline. She kicked it to me and I Hoekstra was named tournament night against Alma, before hosting to the hoop against Cornerstone. Hope yvon 68-55. just shot it. I didn't really think MVP. She scored 25 points the night Olivet, Saturday at 3 p.m. Flying Dutchmen get best of Aquinas in rematch, 87-78
Wasilk torched the Flying Dutch- "We simply have to shoot the ball MIKE ZUIDEMA men lor 29 points. Wasilk was held better," said head coach Glenn Van editor-in-chief to 12 points Saturday, as Hope re- Wieren. "We're in a rut right now. The Hope College men's basket- bounded from a 44-43 halftime It's a real battle for us if we don't ball team has exhibited a sort of deficit. shoot the ball well." Jeckyll and Hyde complex during The Flying Dutchmen held Against Grand Valley, the Flying the early season. Aquinas to 33 percent shooting in Dutchmen were able to connect on The Flying Dutchmen have the second half, after the Saints had 47 percent of their shots, but it shown glimpses of potential, exhib- shot 53 percent in the first half. wasn't enough as Klingler was un- ited in the team's 87-78 defeat of Mark Bray ('00) led Hope with able to create a shot at the end of Aquinas last Saturday. Hope has 25 points on 7-9 shooting, includ- the game. also shown signs of inconsistency ing 4-5 from three point range. Ryan "We're really, really disap- in dropping both games of the Old Klingler ('01) added 21 points, six pointed. We thought we played Kent Classic over Thanksgiving rebounds, six assists and five steals. well, played together, played hard, • <, weekend. 90-82 to Aquinas and 76- In the first round of the Old Kent played with our heart," Van Wieren 75 to Grand Valley State University. Classic. Hope was unable find a said after the Grand Valley game. The Flying Dutchmen moved to way to counteract Wasilk and find "We couldn't have played harder. Anchor photo by Jen Bodine a second half lead. Klingler scored We think when we do that, we're a 3-3 on the season, heading into this SEARCHING: Craig Veldman ('01) looks for a team- 23 points and had 14 rebounds, and very good basketball team." weekend's Hope Classic Tourna- mate to pass to against Aquinas in the second half of Saturday's Craig Veldman ('01), Chad Zagar Velman led Hope with 18 points ment. Hope will face St. Xavier, III.. game, which Hope won 87-78. Friday at 8 p.m. in the Civic Cen- ('01) and Chad Carlson ('03) each on his way to being named to the could," Van Wieren said. "(The better, and we had tremendous de- ter. had 13 points, but it wasn't enough all-tournament team. Carlson added Grand Valley game) was as good a termination," he said. "This for us In beating Aquinas. Hope was as Hope shot only 43 percent for the 16 points, and Bray had 11. game was we could play right now. was a game that puts up in great able to enact revenge for their ear- game, including 5-25 from three "Our guys played with as much "Our shots went, we defended position for us to win." lier loss, where the Saints' Tim point range. heart and togetherness as they
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